What I saw last night. Armitage Gone! Dance at the Abrons Arts Center Playhouse Theater. In the first part a man’s head is illuminated inside a frame. There is a tiny apartment with a chair, a phone, a light etc. The human head trapped in this tableau discusses parties and eventually breaks free. The next piece William Wegman has his Weinmaraner clothed and seated above mannequin legs with human arms behind him. Dancers of various styles interacts and dances with him while the dog remains largely unconcerned. After that a scantily clad all girl band is preparing to behead a woman. 
She calls for the Candyman who arrives firing a gun and wearing a loin cloth with nothing underneath. He takes over lead singing duties in a very Rocky Horror style. There was also a fan dance and some ballet and finally a long piece with a load of people that have been painted red green or blue. They look like early arrivers at the Coney Island Mermaid parade. There is much posing and some of the paint begins to sweat away.
Elements: nudity, body paint, singing, live music, gun, sword, chair, dog, talking, small room in a frame, etc.
Title: “A Moment of Concern” “Daydream” “Mmmmm””Roma!” “Whipped Cream” “Cotton Candy” “Notes From A Limerent” “Rave”
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